The Lack
The Lack is a weekly podcast from political theorist Benjamin Studebaker, philosopher Nina Power and filmmaker Helen Rollins. We take a work each week (film, poem, essay, book...) and relate it to a philosophical theme for a wide-ranging discussion about ideas, culture and society. Each week, there is an A-side public episode and a B-side, patreon only, private episode. You can subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast Our email contact is [email protected]. Our music and production are by Scorecard (Dom Kirtley / Jack Stanton). Our graphics are by Bryce Behrman.
El Tonto Por Cristo
This episode is on the 2025 film, El Tonto Por Cristo. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Good Time
This episode is on the 2017 film, Good Time. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Fists in the Pocket
This episode is on the 1965 film, Fists in the Pocket. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
The Fool
This episode is on the 2014 film, The Fool. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Victim
This episode is on the 1961 film, Victim. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Hoppers
This episode is on the 2026 film, Hoppers. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Herostratus
This episode is on the 1967 film, Herostratus. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
K-Pop Demon Hunters
This episode is on the 2025 film, K-Pop Demon Hunters. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Project Hail Mary
This episode is on the 2026 film, Project Hail Mary. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Obsession
This episode is on the 2025 film, Obsession. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Eerie, Indiana
This episode is on the 1991 television series, Eerie, Indiana. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/
Zorba the Greek
This episode is on the 1964 film, Zorba the Greek. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
We Are the Lambeth Boys
This episode is on the 1959 documentary We Are the Lambeth Boys. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The War is Over
This episode is on the 1966 film, The War is Over. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
A Man for All Seasons
This episode is on the 1966 film, A Man for All Seasons. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Silence
This episode is on the 2016 film, Silence. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
A Field in England
This episode is on the 2013 film, A Field in England. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ikiru
This episode is on the 1952 film, Ikiru. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Matewan
This episode is on the 1987 film, Matewan. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Grapes of Wrath
This episode is on the 1940 film, The Grapes of Wrath. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Harvest
This episode is on the 2024 film, Harvest. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Stranger (Fremmed: Det første opgør)
This episode is on the 2025 Danish film, Stranger. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Conformist
This episode is on the 1970 film, The Conformist. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Zelig
This episode is on the 1983 film, Zelig. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Dogville
This episode is on the 2003 film, Dogville. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Surfer
This episode is on the 2024 film, The Surfer. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Boss of It All
This episode is on the 2006 film, The Boss of It All. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Peacock
This episode is on the 2024 film, Peacock. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Stromboli
This episode is on the 1950 film, Stromboli. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Black Bag
This episode is on the 2025 film, Black Bag. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Heretic
This episode is on the 2024 film, Heretic. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Black Narcissus
This episode is on the 1947 film, Black Narcissus. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Shrouds
This episode is on the 2024 film, The Shrouds. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Ordinary People
This episode is on the 1980 film, Ordinary People. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Big Chill
This episode is on the 1983 film, The Big Chill. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Other People's Money
This episode is on the 1991 film, Other People's Money. To hear the B-side on Iris Murdoch, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Devil's Advocate
This episode is on the 1997 film, The Devil's Advocate. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
Persona
This episode is on the 1966 film, Persona. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
This episode is on the 1986 miniseries, The Life and Loves of a She-Devil. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
The Witches of Eastwick
This episode is on the 1987 film, The Witches of Eastwick. To hear the B-side, subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast
